Colleges

Country’s only ‘inadequate’ FE college improves to ‘good’

The college's principal said staff are 'absolutely delighted'

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges, Ofsted

Ofsted ‘falling short’ on improving FE, researchers claim

Academics said studying Ofsted's impact on further education is 'crucial' for skills and social justice

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
News

TikTok and AI boost informal adult learning levels, survey finds

But the Learning and Work Institute says there should be routes to formal learning for all who want them

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Josh Mellor
Budget 2024

Streamlined skills and jobseeker support to cut ‘ballooning’ benefits bill

Chancellor also vows to ‘protect’ education priorities at Wednesday’s budget

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships

Global education investors snap up Corndel

The training provider joins a global network of more than 60 training companies that includes Regent's University London

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships, Higher education, Ofsted

Cambridge drops senior leader apprenticeship despite ‘outstanding’ inspection

The university said the senior leader apprenticeship was no longer viable

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges

Pay deal ends two-year dispute at north east college group

Both staff and the college group appear happy with the deal

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Give employers tax relief on training, say Lords

The model could unlock over £1 billion in employer investment in training, estimates suggest

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Prison education

Education at ‘neglected’ prison fails to improve

Despite improving English and maths provision, many prisoners still lack access to a ‘suitable curriculum’

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor